About this course
Have you ever listened to or watched a music competition? Perhaps you’ve entered one yourself! You might have been wowed by the performances, but have you ever thought about the actual music that was being played? What makes a musician choose a piece for competition performance?
In this course I will compose a competition piece alongside you, from the opening melody to the final recording. I’ll take you through the composing process step-by-step, offering handy hints and tips along the way. At the end of the course you can listen to and download my final piece so that you’ve got a solid example to refer to.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to compose a piece to show off what their instrument can do. It is suitable for advanced GCSE (or equivalent) and A level students.
Course Summary
- Explore the competition repertoire
- Find out what makes a piece have the ‘wow’ factor
- Analyse existing competition pieces
- Compose a competition piece in two movements
- Create an effective piano accompaniment
- Discover how to stretch your instrument’s capabilities
- Develop your melodic themes
- Modulate to different keys
- Make a recording
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